refectory
Americannoun
plural
refectoriesnoun
Etymology
Origin of refectory
1475–85; < Late Latin refectōrium, equivalent to Latin refec-, combining form of reficere to renew ( refect ) + -tōrium -tory 2
Example Sentences
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The oak refectory tables and benches, crafted by Robert "Mouseman" Thompson and featuring his trademark mice carvings, had been donated by former pupils.
From BBC
Thus admonished, we made our way to the refectory, expecting a small meal at best, perhaps a plain broth and dry bread.
From Washington Post
Ere the half-hour ended, five o’clock struck; school was dismissed, and all were gone into the refectory to tea.
From Literature
Access to the masterpiece housed inside the refectory of the Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie resumed Tuesday after the second closure of the pandemic, starting in November and the fall virus resurgence.
From Washington Times
A wine cellar was carved out below, and a modest refectory vaulted above it.
From Literature
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